- Define the work area to be checked. In the case of a small enterprise, the whole production area can be checked. In the case of a larger enterprise, particular work areas can be defined for separate checking.
- Read through the checklist and spend a few minutes walking around the work area before starting to check.
- Read each item carefully. Look for away to apply the measure. If necessary ask the manager or workers questions. If the measure has already been applied or it is not needed, mark NO under “Do you propose action?” If you think the measure is worthwhile, mark YES. Use the space under REMARKS to put a description of your suggestion or its location.
- After you have gone through the whole items, look again at the items you have marked YES. Choose a few where the benefits seem likely to be the most important. Mark PRIORITY for these items.
- Before finishing, make sure that for each item you have marked NO or YES, and that for some items marked YES you have marked PRIORITY.
Material Storage and handling
1. Clear and mark transport ways.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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2. Use carts, hand-trucks, mobile racks and other wheeled devices when moving materials.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
___________________________
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3. Provide multi-level shelves or storage racks near the work area for tools, raw materials, parts and products.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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4. Use hoists, conveyors or other mechanical means for moving or lifting heavy materials.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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5. Provide good grips or holding points for all containers and packages.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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Work Stations
6. Adjust working height for each worker at elbow level (if necessary, user foot platforms for small workers and work item holders for tall workers).
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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7. Put frequently used tools, controls and materials in easy reach of workers.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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8. Use jigs, clamps or other fixtures to hold items while work is done.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
___________________________
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9. Use hanging tools or conveniently fixed tools for operations repeated at the same place.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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10. Provide a conveniently placed home for each tool.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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11. Provide chairs of correct height with a good back rest.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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Machine Safety
12. Attach proper guards to dangerous moving parts of machines.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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- Use safety devices with prevent operation with the hands in danger.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
___________________________
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- Attach labels so as to avoid mistakes.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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15.Make sure machines are well maintained without unstable parts.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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16.Make emergency controls clearly visible and easy to reach.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
___________________________
___________________________
Physical environment
17.Add skylights or high windows and paint ceilings and walls in light colors.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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18. Adding light sources or re-position lamps to provide good general lighting.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
___________________________
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19. Provide local task-lights for precision and inspection work.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
___________________________
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20. Relocate light sources or provide shields to eliminate direct glare.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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21. Ensure safe wiring connectors for supplying electricity to equipment.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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22. Isolate or screen the sources of dust, hazardous chemicals, noise or heat.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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23. Provide enough fire extinguishers within easy reach.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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___________________________
Welfare facilities
24. Provide an adequate supply of cool, safe drinking water in all workplaces.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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25. Provide regularly cleaned toilets and washing facilities close to the work area.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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26. Provide resting corner, apart form work areas, with comfortable sitting arrangements.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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27. Provide first-aid equipment and train a qualified first-aider.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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Work organization
28. Set up a small stock of unfinished products (buffer stock) between different workstations in order to allowself-paced work.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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29. Provide opportunities to take short breaks for repetitive or arduous work.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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30. Provide at least two unobstructed ways out of every floor or every big room and make sure that workers know how to evacuate in an emergency.
Do you propose action?
O No O Yes O Priority
Remarks
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